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Vincent Lugo Park ('Monster Park')
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Vincent Lugo Park ('Monster Park')

San Gabriel, CA

★★★★★4.6(855 Google reviews)

The beloved 1965 concrete 'sea creature' playground. Heads-up: some sculptures are under multi-year restoration and may be fenced — verify before a special trip.

Good for

  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–9

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1305 Prospect Ave, San Gabriel, CA 91776, USA

(626) 308-2800

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What visitors say

  • Nancy Hall★★★★★

    This is a park with personality. It has a historic playground of big animal statues from 1968, as well as a more modern playground. A usually-dry stream-bed winds between them, crossed by several little bridges. There are shaded picnic tables. On a Saturday morning, there were several groups doing tai-chi. Small restrooms are available. Altogether, a very nice atmosphere and great for little kids.

    6 months ago

  • Dog People Pasadena★★★★★

    Cute little park with a nice walking path near a seasonal stream, but the highlight is the whimsical playground.

    3 months ago

  • Ariana Rivera★★★★★

    I used to come here as I Kid with my dad and my sisters. One of the best memories I have when I was a kid, and I loved every moment of it. Can't believe it's still here and well taken care of. There is a variety of playgrounds here that include slides, Swings, and other fun playgrounds. You can take a nice bike ride, or just hang out and read a good book. They also have workout equipment too for the adults, and lots of picnic tables to enjoy a good lunch or a birthday party.

    4 years ago

  • Monica Ott★★★★

    Love the park but it's secludedness has teens cussing or making out around while kids are trying to play. Bathrooms aren't clean at all.

    5 months ago

  • Sylk Eats★★★★★

    Really well thought out park. Lots of great landscaping here.

    3 months ago

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